Coleman, who was cut by Carolina on Monday, spent the last few days in Indianapolis meeting with teams at the NFL scouting combine. He ultimately reached a deal with the Saints late Friday night, according to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Rapoport also reported that the 3-year deal is worth up to $18 million, with $6.5 million in his first season.

Carolina Panthers safety Kurt Coleman said before the 2018 playoff opener that the NFC wild-card game on Jan. 7, 2018, against the New Orleans Saints is what it is all about. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com